Winter Falls facts for kids
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Winter Falls in the Fall
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| Location | Silver Falls State Park |
| Coordinates | 44°53′04″N 122°38′27″W / 44.8844°N 122.64083°W |
| Type | Plunge |
| Elevation | 1,370 ft (420 m) |
| Total height | 134 ft (41 m) |
| Average flow rate |
100 cu ft/s (2.8 m3/s) |
Winter Falls is a beautiful waterfall found in Silver Falls State Park. This park is located near the city of Salem in Oregon, a state in the United States. The park is a special place where the Mount Hood National Forest meets the Middle Santiam Wilderness.
Silver Falls State Park is famous for its many waterfalls. Some of the other well-known waterfalls in the park include South Falls, Lower South Falls, Lower North Falls, and Drake Falls. Winter Falls is one of the amazing sights you can see there.
Where is Winter Falls?
Winter Falls is formed by the South Silver Creek. You can find it in the northern part of Silver Falls State Park. It's along a path called the Winter Falls Loop. This waterfall is about half a mile south of another waterfall called Middle North Falls.
How Tall is Winter Falls?
Winter Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park. It drops straight down about 100 feet (30 meters). The water then hits a slanted rock called basalt. This makes the water spread out before it reaches the pool below.
Why is it Called Winter Falls?
The stream that creates Winter Falls is called Winter Creek. This creek only has water flowing during the colder months of the year, usually in winter. That's how both the creek and the waterfall got their name!
Even though it's one of the tallest waterfalls in the park, it doesn't always have a lot of water. During the summer, Winter Falls often has very little water. Sometimes, it's just a small trickle over the cliff.
